TNC Invertebrate Intern Position

[Bruce Hammond]

The Nature Conservancy's Massachusetts Islands office is seeking an
intern for summer 1999 to inventory and monitor invertebrates at
preserves on Martha's Vineyard.  A position announcement follows.
Interested individuals should send a resume to Bruce Hammond at the
address below.  Thank you.



INVERTEBRATE MONITORING INTERN

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:  Invertebrate Monitoring Intern
SUPERVISOR: Islands Ecologist
PREPARER:  Bruce Hammond
DATE PREPARED: March 22, 1999

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Invertebrate Monitoring Intern will conduct an invertebrate
inventory of several preserves, focusing on rare (state-listed)
species.  In addition, the intern will establish an ongoing invertebrate
monitoring program at several additional preserves.  The intern will be
supervised by the Islands Ecologist and may be trained and advised by
specialists associated with The Nature Conservancy (TNC).  Group housing
is available at TNC’s Hoft Farm field station.  This full-time
internship position with stipend and housing will begin May 24, 1999 and
end August 27, 1999.

DUTIES:

1)  Complete invertebrate inventories of at least two preserves to be
specified by TNC: survey methodologies may include black lighting and
pit-fall trapping; final products will include species list compiled by
properties and natural communities, as well as prepared voucher
specimens.

2) Establish invertebrate monitoring programs: assist Islands Ecologist
to research alternative monitoring methodologies and develop a proposed
methodology appropriate for the local natural communities and species;
implement the monitoring program at two or more preserves by
establishing and surveying plots; produce a report on the monitoring
methodology design and the first year results.

3) Upgrade the Invertebrate Monitoring Database under development by TNC
by incorporating additional data on the islands’ invertebrate diversity.

4) In cooperation with TNC, lead one public walk on a preserve
discussing local invertebrate diversity.

REQUIREMENTS:

1)  A degree in entomology or related subject.

2) Experience in identifying and surveying invertebrates, especially
lepidoptera.

3) Experience with ecological monitoring programs

4) An ability to work independently with infrequent guidance, long and
irregular hours and challenging field conditions.


Please send resume and cover letter to:
Bruce Hammond
Islands Ecologist
The Wakeman Center
RFD 319X
Vineyard Haven, MA  02568
(508) 693-6287
bhammond at tnc.org


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particular emphasis on areas in which minorities have been historically
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